U.S. Aggregates purchased land north of Delphi in 1973 as it became available to allow for expansion when needed. According to Delphi Limestone representative Joe Mayfield, twenty-two kilns used to burn limestone to make plaster, mortar and whitewash were located in the region. One remaining giant lime kiln was recently donated to the Wabash & Erie Canal Association. It was dismantled and moved Thursday by canal association volunteers and executive director Dan McCain. Volunteer and retired mason Rich Markins of Valparaiso were on hand to oversee the removal and storage of the arch, walls and metal flume. "This is something that should be preserved," Markins said. The bricks were taken apart and moved to the canal park annex. Markins said the kiln would be reassembled using new bricks. Pictured inside of the kiln arch are Markins and Mayfield. "This is really a beauty because of the craftsmanship," Markins said. Comet photo by Debbie Lowe